What happened on Friday December 01, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 01, 2006:

• South Africa Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage A groundbreaking law on same-sex marriage comes into force in South Africa, becoming the first African nation to legally recognize and protect same-sex marital rights.
• Typhoon Durian Devastates Philippines Typhoon Durian causes massive destruction in Albay, Philippines, with at least 388 confirmed fatalities and expectations of the death toll rising as rescue efforts continue.
• Felipe Calderón Becomes President of Mexico Felipe Calderón is sworn in as the President of Mexico by the Congress, marking a significant moment in Mexican political leadership and governance.
• US Warns of Potential Al-Qaeda Cyber Attack The United States issues a critical warning about a potential cyber attack by al-Qaeda targeting stock exchanges and financial institutions, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats.
• Los Angeles Archdiocese Settles Abuse Lawsuits The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles reaches a $60 million settlement for 45 cases alleging sexual abuse by priests, addressing a long-standing institutional accountability issue.
• 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar The 15th Asian Games officially commence in Doha, Qatar, with the opening ceremony marking the start of a major multi-sport event that will continue until December 15, showcasing athletic talent from across Asia.
• Hezbollah Protests in Beirut Hezbollah members stage a demonstration against the Siniora administration in Beirut, Lebanon, highlighting political tensions in the region.
• Kirk Kerkorian Sells GM Shares Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian sells his remaining General Motors shares, reducing his stake to 4.95% and representing a significant financial transaction in the automotive industry.

Events in 2006

December 01, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 2006

December 01, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 01, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.78
• Apple AAPL: opens at $91.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.90

Exchange Rates on December 01, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1447 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1931 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8305 CNY
• 1 EUR = 153.95 JPY

December 01, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Stuttgart : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Essen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
• Koblenz - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 3
• Paderborn - Freiburg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Dijon : 3 - 0
• Chateauroux - Amiens : 3 - 1
• Creteil - Niort : 3 - 1
• Gueugnon - Brest : 4 - 2
• Istres - Libourne : 2 - 2

December 01, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 335th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 2006 can also be written as 12/1/2006 in the US and as 1/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 01, 2006:

• Claude Jade

  Renowned French actress of the New Wave cinema, famous for her iconic collaborations with François Truffaut in his Antoine Doinel trilogy,...

• Robert N. Anthony
• Theo Braun

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Akon - I Wanna Love You
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
4. Justin Timberlake - My Love
5. Fergie - Fergalicious

December 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite
4. Justin Timberlake featuring TI - My Love
5. Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 01, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Jim Jones - We Fly High
5. Unk - Walk It Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 04:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 2006

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Someone born on December 01, 2006 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 3 days old,

or 961 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6729 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 2006?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 01, 2006.

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